What you will be doing

Oversight to include (but not limited to):

• Oversee and, when required, conduct rigorous flight planning
• Pre-Flight Planning
• Aircraft Inspection
• Weight and Balancing
• Oversee and, when required, conduct passenger safety
• Strict adherence to SACAA regulations and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Manage ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance)

Soft Skills

• Strong communication (written and oral) skills with customers and flight crew
• Strong planning, scheduling, and time management
• Ability to focus on detailed tasks to completion
• Ability to work as part of a team

Technical Skills

Must be computer literate

Systems and Programs:

• ForeFlight / Garmin Pilot
• Microsoft Office (Excel advanced)
• Safety Management Systems Software
• Maintenance Tracking Systems

Requirements

• Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with an Instrument Rating (IR)
• Valid SACAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
• A minimum of 750 hours Total Time
• A minimum of 100 hours Turbine Hours
• A minimum of 100 hours on Type
• A minimum of 100 hours as Pilot in Command
• Valid ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4 or higher
• Familiar with Aviation terminology
• Exposure to airport and aircraft movements
• Must have expertise in the application of safety standards and safe operating practices
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of national and international aviation regulations such as CAA, ICAO, IATA, FAA, and EASA
• Knowledge of all legal regulations for the piloting/aviation profession in the South African and international regulatory environment

Position Details

• Contract type:   Permanent
• Area:                        Hoedspruit (and surrounds)
• Aircraft:                 Cessna Caravan 208 EX
• Environment:     Lodge-based commercial aviation
• Salary:                     DOE per annum
• Benefits:                Provident Fund + Medical Aid

How to apply

We cannot wait to receive your application!

Send your CV to careers@thornybush.com with “Captain” in the subject line.

Please do not send any other additional information.

We reserve the right to pause or stop recruiting at any stage.